Crime & Safety
17-Year-Old Dies In West End Alexandria Shooting, Arlington Teen Faces Charge
A 17-year-old found with a gunshot wound in Alexandria Friday was later pronounced dead, police said. An Arlington teen has been charged.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A 17-year-old boy died in a West End Alexandria shooting Friday, according to Alexandria Police.
Police had responded to a call about gunshots around 11:29 p.m. Friday in the 4600 block of Kenmore Avenue. Officers found the 17-year-old victim, a non-city resident, with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.
Alexandria Police arrested a 17-year-old Arlington County resident and charged him with possession of a firearm by a person under 18. No murder charges were announced by police.
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The shooting remains under investigation by Alexandria Police. Anyone with information can contact Detective Matthew Kramarik at 703-746-6650, Matthew.Kramarik@Alexandriava.gov, or the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444.
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